- past participle of swell.
swollen
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Reiner pointed to “a variety of physical ailments” that are “easy to see,” including bruised hands, swollen legs and an inability to stay awake.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
In response, the “Bandit” singer recalled the moment when a doctor told him the left side of his heart was swollen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
She nursed a swollen ankle after falling in the evacuation centre.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Katzenback said the airy feeling I had leaving my treatment was likely linked to temporary changes in fluid distribution, which can “make people feel less swollen or heavy, especially after travel.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
It had rained for so many days that Snapfinger Creek had swollen to a good-sized stream.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
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